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EU Excellence Champions Club
Cepheid

Cepheid

Editorial Team

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October 19, 2026

ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP

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EU Excellence Champions Club

Advancing Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics Through Collaboration and Innovation

An exclusive forum bringing together leading healthcare professionals, laboratory experts, and key opinion leaders from across Europe to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and explore the future of molecular diagnostics.

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Explore 2025 Edition

What Is the European Excellence Champions Club?

The European Excellence Champions Club is a forum designed to foster collaboration among healthcare professionals, laboratory leaders, and experts committed to advancing diagnostic excellence.

Convened by Cepheid, the program provides a unique platform for participants to:

  • Exchange best practices and real-world experiences;
  • Discuss emerging trends and challenges in diagnostics;
  • Explore the latest scientific research and innovation;
  • Learn from renowned experts and peers;
  • Enable a community of connections dedicated to improving patient outcomes;
     

Each edition focuses on meaningful discussions, practical learning, and collaborative problem-solving, creating opportunities to translate insights into action within healthcare organizations.

Building on the success of previous gatherings, each new edition expands the conversation and introduces fresh perspectives, emerging topics, and new opportunities for engagement. 

Dave Persing speaking
Key Elements of the Program
 

Interactive Roundtables
Take part in facilitated roundtable discussions where invited experts debate real-world diagnostic challenges.

Peer-to-Peer Discussions
Join focused, small-group discussions that turn shared laboratory experiences into practical solutions.

Expert-Led Scientific Sessions
Follow presentations from leading specialists on the latest molecular diagnostics research and innovation.

Hands-On Site Visits
Selected editions include guided visits to Cepheid facilities to see how innovation reaches the laboratory.

By-Invitation Participation
Each edition is curated by invitation, keeping the group small, relevant, and focused on meaningful exchange.

Participants engaged in discussions

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Key Scientific Session Themes
 

Innovation in Molecular Diagnostics
Exploring technologies that are transforming disease detection and patient management.

Operational Excellence
Sharing best practices to improve laboratory workflows and efficiency.

Clinical Impact
Examining how diagnostic innovation influences clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Future Healthcare Challenges
Discussing emerging threats, opportunities, and healthcare priorities across Europe.

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The 2025 Edition at a Glance
 

Some metrics from the 2025 edition1:

  • 95% of attendees found the event valuable and aligned with their professional needs.
  • 95% cited peer-to-peer exchange as a key benefit of participating
  • 100% rated event communication and organization as excellent.
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Stay Connected
 

Get early access to expert insights, emerging research, and practical strategies you can apply in your daily work and stay informed about opportunities that help you plan for what’s next in molecular diagnostics.

 

2026 Edition
 

The second edition of the EU Excellence Champions Club takes place in Solna, Sweden, home to our European manufacturing facility, from October 21 to 23.

Interested in participating in an upcoming session?  Reach out to your local Cepheid Representative by clicking below:

Contact Your Cepheid Representative

Disclaimer: The content presented on this page is intended for informational and educational purposes. While it is available globally, it may reflect clinical practices or healthcare system considerations specific to a particular region.

References:

1. Internal Data. Post-Event Satisfaction Survey 2025. 

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